Ministering to Grieving People
Sessions
Self-Paced
What you will learn
In the U.S., a person dies every 12 seconds. That person may have been someone’s grandfather, sister, high school teacher, or best friend. Inevitably, they’ll leave behind a hurting family, a devastated community, or a grieving congregation—people looking for support, assurance, and hope.
Despite its inescapability, we live in a culture that is uncomfortable with death. The most common reactions to grieving people are mixed and rarely helpful—from “they’re in a better place now” to “it’s time to move on.”
Led by Dr. Don Eisenhauer, you’ll be able to work through this course at your own pace.

In Ministering to Grieving People, you'll experience hands-on training and practical wisdom that includes:
- The reality of grief in everyday life—even when we try to avoid it
- Key differences between grief and mourning
- How to use coaching skills as a way of ministering
- The importance of story in the bereavement process
- How to provide space and time for mourning without becoming disconnected
- What creating an “End of Life Safe” church is all about
This workshop will help you cultivate community by improving your skills in deep listening, pastoral care, and the formation of life-giving relationships even in difficult circumstances.

Course Agenda
Meet the Instructor
Dr. Don Eisenhauer
Dr. Don Eisenhauer is the founder and president of Coaching at End of Life, LLC. In addition to doing end-of-life coaching and leading grief support groups, Dr. Eisenhauer served for 15 years as a pastor, having been ordained in the United Church of Christ, and he served for 19 years as a Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for a Hospice in Pennsylvania. An Eastern Pennsylvania native, he holds both a Doctorate of Ministry and a Masters of Divinity. He is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Clinical Pastoral Education, and is the author of several books, including “Coach Yourself Through Grief.” Dr. Eisenhauer currently lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania with his wife, Sue. They are parents of an adult daughter, Jane, who resides in the Boston area.
Registration Info
- Four 60-minute webcasts (4 contact hours)
- On-demand replay of the entire course
- Experiments and assignments to try in context
- A safe space to learn and grow